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mimi jensen.

That’s right, Design for Mankind— still is BACK. I remember learning about still life in like seventh grade, and painting that dang bowl of fruit OVER and OVER and OVER until I got it right, and even then my banana looked more like string cheese. Alas, Mimi Jensen has finally managed to make still life

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margarita cabrera.

Margarita’s beautiful work is currently on display in NY at the Sara Meltzer Gallery — and is made with such unexpected objects. I’m so enamored with this piece, created from border patrol uniform fabric, thread and a terracotta pot. Simply amazing. Click here for details and directions to attend the show.

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mary catherine garrison.

Ok this is so funny to me. Mary Catherine sent me an email last night with a link to her work, stating that she’s not sure if she’s a good fit for Design for Mankind, but that she’s a fan of the site anyway. And then I visit her Etsy shop, and I see this.

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beci orpin.

Based in Melbourne (is today AU day or WHAT?!), Beci Orpin is a mighty, mighty talented gal. I can’t really say much else about her, b/c if I know what she’s like, I’ll want to buy her art. And Beci Orpin art is NOT cheap, believe me. But hey– it’s fun to look at, right?

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missed.

Just another one of those totally awesome installations that are floating throughout the world. This one? Straight from Australia, specifically displayed at the Melbourne National Museum. Created by Duke Albada, ‘Missed’ can be explained in a simple paragraph: A memorial for all visitors to temporarily claim as their own.The visitors express themselves via writing on

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